Application Deadline

Applications are open until Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, or until the program fills, whichever comes first.

APPLICATION STEPS

You’ll apply to the program on MyContinuum, our new application system. MyContinuum helps you seamlessly manage the enrollment process and more.

If you have any questions, or want to make sure this program is right for you, reach out to Enrollment Services at enroll@pce.uw.edu or 800-506-1325.

STEP 1: GATHER THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS

  • A brief personal statement (250-word maximum) that describes how your education and experience fulfill the program’s admission requirements
  • A current resume

STEP 2: APPLY

Complete the online application on MyContinuum. You’ll need to create an account first. If you already have a UW NetID, choose that option. Otherwise, sign in with a Google or Apple account.

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STEP 3: SUBMIT MATERIALS

Submit the materials listed in Step 1. You’ll be prompted to complete this step on MyContinuum.

STEP 4: PAY THE APPLICATION FEE

Next, pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee through MyContinuum. Your application is not complete until you pay this fee.

AFTER APPLYING

We’ll contact you within two weeks of receiving your application materials to let you know if you’ve been accepted to the program. If you’re accepted, we’ll ask you to complete a questionnaire on MyContinuum to help us learn more about you. Then you’ll get details about how to register for your first-term course and pay your course fees.

To ensure your spot in class, we recommend that you register by the priority registration deadline, which is four weeks before class begins. After that time, we may release your seat to another student. The final registration deadline is two days before the course starts.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

You may qualify for an income-based scholarship for this program. For more information, see the Scholarships page.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To apply, you must have ONE of the following sets of requirements:

  • A master’s degree, J.D., Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree from an accredited institution and at least one year of experience working in a discipline pertinent to the provision of guardianship services. Relevant experience must include decision-making or the use of independent judgment for the benefit of others in the area of legal, financial, social services or health care, or other disciplines pertinent to the provision of guardianship and conservatorship services.
  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and two years of relevant experience.
  • An associate of arts degree from an accredited institution and four years of relevant experience.
  • A high school diploma and at least five years of relevant experience.
  • Be a certified professional guardian and conservator (CPGC) who is applying to the program as a requirement to be a consultant for the Office of Public Guardianship.

You can meet the experience requirement through relevant supervised volunteer work — but not by providing services to a family member. We occasionally make exceptions to the experience requirement; please contact us to discuss.

TIME COMMITMENT

Including time in class, you should expect to spend about five to 10 hours each week on coursework.

English Proficiency

If English is not your native language, you should have at least intermediate English skills to enroll. To see if you qualify, make sure you are at the B2 level on the CEFR self-assessment grid. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Noncredit Programs.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

  • Access to a computer with speakers, a recent operating system and web browser (Google Chrome or Firefox recommended)
  • High-speed internet connection
  • Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Headset and webcam

Earning the Certificate

You earn a certificate of completion by successfully completing all required courses. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.